Senior Health Care Economic Consultant - Phoenix, AZ

No industry is moving faster than health care. And no organization is better positioned to lead health care forward than UnitedHealth Group. We need attention to every detail with an eye for the points no one has considered. The rewards for performance are significant. As the Senior Health Care Economics Consultant, you will perform critical research and investigation of key business problems. Using phenomenal analytical skills, you will develop and improve quantitative data analytics and set performance targets for the enterprise. As a subject matter expert, you will interpret and analyze clinical data from various sources and recommend best approaches for its consolidation. You will lead a team in identifying potential areas for medical cost improvements and alternative pricing strategies. There are new challenges and bigger rewards around every turn. Now is the time, and this the place where you'll find a career in which you can make a big difference - in our company, our industry, even our world. Join us. And start doing your life's best work.(sm)

Primary Responsibilities:

Develop and improve quantitative data analytics and set performance targets
Lead projects to completion by contributing to database creation, statistical modeling and financial reports
Interpret and analyze clinical data from various sources and recommend best approaches
Provide claims, premium, capitation and membership data in support of Underwriting, Actuarial and utilization analyses
Create and update automated processes
Analyze reporting tools to investigate sources of variations
Produce and review reports

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
4+ years of work experience in a corporate setting
3+ years of experience in health care analytics and working with large data sets
At least an intermediate level of proficiency with SQL, SAS and/or other statistical programs
At least an intermediate level of proficiency working with MS Excel including formulas, calculations, charts, graphs, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with Medicaid and Medicare data
Experience with MicroStrategy
Experience with Orbit Business Objects
Experience with MS Access
Careers at UnitedHealthcare Community & State. Challenge brings out the best in us. It also attracts the best. That's why you'll find some of the most amazingly talented people in health care here. We serve the health care needs of low income adults and children with debilitating illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and high-risk pregnancy. Our holistic, outcomes-based approach considers social, behavioral, economic, physical and environmental factors. Join us. Work with proactive health care, community and government partners to heal health care and create positive change for those who need it most. This is the place to do your life's best work.(sm)


Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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